Software Packages

a) Surf the Web and their intranets and extranets.

Web browser. The business can choose from a variety of different web browsers based on its needs. Often prone to malware due to the existence of security vulnerabilities.

b) Send messages to each other’s computer workstations.

E-mail. Sending electronic mail is a fast mode of communication. Users are exposed to spoof and spam mail if they do not utilize anti-spam software.

c) Help employees work together in teams.

Groupware. It will project teams to monitor changes and determine who has made changes and their overall impact. Conversely, most groupware applications are costly to install and maintain.

d) Use a group of productivity packages that work together easily.

Software suite. Purchasing programs as a suite lowers costs than purchasing them individually. However, different programs from a single manufacturer may not have the best features to serve different business needs.

e) Help sales reps keep track of meetings and sales calls.

Personal Information Manager Software. Its portability allows users to access information from remote locations. Conversely, users can only access the information from locations with internet connection.

f) Type correspondence and reports.

Word processors. The software allows users to share and synchronize business information. However, people require computers installed with the program to work on documents.

g) Analyze rows and columns of sales figures.

Spreadsheet software. The ability to display stages in calculations improves presentations. Trivial human errors may lead to the loss of integrity of massive data.

h) Develop a variety of graphical presentations.

Graphical software package. It allows users to create professional-looking images. However, it requires certain skill sets to use of the software.

i) Develop and give presentations to clients and other interorganizational departments.

Presentation software. They utilize simple features, which often lead to highly organized presentations. However, it requires computing and projection equipment for the ultimate presentation.

j) Collect, store, and retrieve organizational in- formation, presenting it to users, giving them the ability to query and modify the data as required.

DBMS (Database Management Systems). The system enhance the security and privacy of data, which lowers the risk of data breaches especially when data is accessed by numerous users. Conversely, the business must carry out regular updates and adopt the most recent security